How Spectroscopy Could Help Treat Serious Heart Arrhythmia
An ablation catheter incorporating near-infrared spectroscopy mapping can successfully distinguish various tissue types in hearts donated from patients with cardiovascular disease
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Researchers Create Focus-Free Camera with New Flat Lens
New technology poised to drastically reduce weight, complexity, and cost of cameras while increasing functionality
Ghost Imaging Speeds up Super-Resolution Microscopy
New nanoscopy approach poised to capture biological processes occurring inside cells at submillisecond speeds
New Printer Creates Extremely Realistic Colorful Holograms
Technology offers high-speed, high-quality printing that could be useful for architecture models, fine art, exhibits, and other applications
Researchers Demonstrate First All-Metamaterial Optical Gas Sensor
Simple, low-power sensor is ideal for 'internet of things' and smart home devices
Fiber-Based Imaging Spectrometer Captures Record Amounts of Data
Compact device could one day be used aboard unmanned aircraft for farming and environmental applications
Researchers Use 3D Printer to Print Glass
Chalcogenide glass is a unique material used to make optical components that operate at mid-infrared wavelengths
New Technology Uses Lasers to Transmit Audible Messages to Specific People
Photoacoustic communication approach could send warning messages through the air without requiring a receiving device
Innovative Sensing Technique Could Improve Greenhouse Gas Analysis
Ghost imaging technique achieves sensitive detection of gases at fine resolution
Researchers Levitate Water Droplets to Improve Contaminant Detection
The technique could lead to on-site, real-time detection of heavy metals in water